Guidebook for Omaha
Food Scene
Best local ice cream in town- there are 2 locations, this one is located in the Old Market area- My favorite flavors: Cinnamon & Dutch Chocolate. You can ask for 2 different half scoop flavors!
54 locals recommend
Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
1120 Jackson StBest local ice cream in town- there are 2 locations, this one is located in the Old Market area- My favorite flavors: Cinnamon & Dutch Chocolate. You can ask for 2 different half scoop flavors!
Place to get some cold or hot tea, cute and charming place to hang out, 2 locations- this one is in the old market and another located out west of Omaha.
6 locals recommend
The Tea Smith
1118 Howard StPlace to get some cold or hot tea, cute and charming place to hang out, 2 locations- this one is in the old market and another located out west of Omaha.
Pet friendly coffee shop, I like their house drip coffee. Locally owned :)
13 locals recommend
Muglife Coffee
2452 Harney StPet friendly coffee shop, I like their house drip coffee. Locally owned :)
Great place for happy hour or a spot to grab sushi, both good lunch and dinner options, Cabo roll and their chicken lettuce wraps are a personal favorite
84 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
416 S 12th StGreat place for happy hour or a spot to grab sushi, both good lunch and dinner options, Cabo roll and their chicken lettuce wraps are a personal favorite
This is a quick bites place, nothing fancy but has awesome flavor, I almost always get their doner kabob sandwich.
52 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
620 N 50th StThis is a quick bites place, nothing fancy but has awesome flavor, I almost always get their doner kabob sandwich.
One of my go-to places for brunch, usually get their market hash. Free sips of coffee while you wait!
13 locals recommend
First Watch
1222 S 71st StOne of my go-to places for brunch, usually get their market hash. Free sips of coffee while you wait!
Small, locally-owned, intimate restaurant. Highly recommend the peppercorn steak. They also have vegetarian and gluten free options! Open for dinner Tues- Saturdays, Located in the Old Market Passageway, recommend making reservations.
16 locals recommend
V. Mertz
1022 Howard StSmall, locally-owned, intimate restaurant. Highly recommend the peppercorn steak. They also have vegetarian and gluten free options! Open for dinner Tues- Saturdays, Located in the Old Market Passageway, recommend making reservations.
Family owned greek restaurant, I especially love their house greek dressing on their salads. Good for small or big groups for lunch or dinner.
19 locals recommend
Greek Islands
3821 Center StFamily owned greek restaurant, I especially love their house greek dressing on their salads. Good for small or big groups for lunch or dinner.
This place is a bakery/restaurant dine in- my favorite baked item is their strawberry wedding cake with some coffee.
16 locals recommend
Wheatfields Express
1202 Howard StThis place is a bakery/restaurant dine in- my favorite baked item is their strawberry wedding cake with some coffee.
Newer ice cream shop in Black stone area, they have unique flavors, one I have liked so far is their classic mint chip.
74 locals recommend
Coneflower Creamery
3921 Farnam StNewer ice cream shop in Black stone area, they have unique flavors, one I have liked so far is their classic mint chip.
Quaint coffee shop that is walking distance from airbnb. I have only myself gone their once, a little pricey but cozy atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Myrtle&Cypress Coffeehouse
517 N 33rd StQuaint coffee shop that is walking distance from airbnb. I have only myself gone their once, a little pricey but cozy atmosphere.
Unique coffee shop that has their own twist on espresso drinks! Once had a lavendar flavored americano and serves ice cream also!
14 locals recommend
Zen Coffee Company
2504 Farnam StUnique coffee shop that has their own twist on espresso drinks! Once had a lavendar flavored americano and serves ice cream also!
Archetype Coffee
3926 Farnam StPopular coffee shop in Blackstone area
This place has some pretty delicious donuts, coffee beans from Archetype Coffee (local roaster), Quick grab and go kind of a place. Does have a few sit down chairs/booth.
8 locals recommend
Eat Bob's Donuts
3824 Farnam StThis place has some pretty delicious donuts, coffee beans from Archetype Coffee (local roaster), Quick grab and go kind of a place. Does have a few sit down chairs/booth.
Small cozy breakfast spot that gets filled up quick. Their space is not big so you might wait about 30 minutes - 1 hr for a table. Free sips of coffee while you wait. Must try their hashbrowns & cinnamon roll (if they have it)
40 locals recommend
Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
1540 N Saddle Creek RdSmall cozy breakfast spot that gets filled up quick. Their space is not big so you might wait about 30 minutes - 1 hr for a table. Free sips of coffee while you wait. Must try their hashbrowns & cinnamon roll (if they have it)
New sushi spot in Blackstone area! Nice decor and atmosphere, but mostly like their sushi rolls and lychee sake cocktail!
6 locals recommend
Butterfish
3901 Farnam StNew sushi spot in Blackstone area! Nice decor and atmosphere, but mostly like their sushi rolls and lychee sake cocktail!
Great lunch or dinner place! Family owned by a couple from Seattle bringing in seafood from the Pacific Northwest and great selection in wine!
6 locals recommend
Twisted Cork Bistro
10730 Pacific StGreat lunch or dinner place! Family owned by a couple from Seattle bringing in seafood from the Pacific Northwest and great selection in wine!
Specializing in a variety of bubble teas & Asian light bites. Modern and lots of seating space.
Thirst Tea Cafe
200 S 31st AveSpecializing in a variety of bubble teas & Asian light bites. Modern and lots of seating space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Has good cocktails and food! Located in Old Market, on a less busier street. Good for groups if you go earlier and grab one of their bigger tables. Queen of the Underworld is my favorite cocktail.
36 locals recommend
Wilson & Washburn
1407 Harney StHas good cocktails and food! Located in Old Market, on a less busier street. Good for groups if you go earlier and grab one of their bigger tables. Queen of the Underworld is my favorite cocktail.
Nite Owl
3902 Farnam StLate night small bite, beer, and cocktails.
Good place to go in a small group, I like this bar because you can also watch live sport games while enjoying good atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Blackstone Social
3910 Farnam StGood place to go in a small group, I like this bar because you can also watch live sport games while enjoying good atmosphere.
Local brewery- opening soon!!! Located near the field club area.
28 locals recommend
Vis Major Brewing Company
3501 Center StLocal brewery- opening soon!!! Located near the field club area.
Farnam House Brewing Company
3558 Farnam StGreat selection of local beers
Essentials
They have your groceries and also some prepared food, and also made to order hot food for breakfast. They have a sitting area as well.
41 locals recommend
Wohlner's Grocery
2289 S 67th StThey have your groceries and also some prepared food, and also made to order hot food for breakfast. They have a sitting area as well.
Trader Joe's
10305 Pacific StWhole Foods Market
10020 Regency CirShopping
Target
7200 Dodge Stlocal knick knack store selling cards, stationary, and miscellaneous items.
8 locals recommend
City Limits
1114 Howard Stlocal knick knack store selling cards, stationary, and miscellaneous items.
Getting Around
Eppley Airfield
4501 Abbott DrOmaha's Eppley Airport
Everything Else
One of the hospital's in Omaha, roughly a little over a mile away. (Just in case)
17 locals recommend
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Emile StreetOne of the hospital's in Omaha, roughly a little over a mile away. (Just in case)
Entertainment & Activities
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S 10th St